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Humor is a funny thing, literally and figuratively. One night, I was watching The Big Bang Theory with my wife. It made me laugh so hard, I had full-on belly laughs. I looked over at my wife, expecting her to share in the hilarity. But there she was, watching calmly....

Have you ever recommended a book you loved only to have someone say that they didn’t enjoy it? That reaction might not have anything to do with the quality of the book. More often, it’s about how the story, message, or pacing aligns with the reader’s personality...

One of the most searched questions on the internet is, “How can I be more confident?” Before I answer that, I want to reframe how we think about what confidence is. Merriam-Webster defines confidence as, “A feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on...

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) teaches us to recognize our emotions, understand others’ feelings, and manage our behavior accordingly. But we can go even further.   That’s where Personality Intelligence (PIQ) comes in.  What Is Emotional Intelligence?  Emotional...

If you’ve ever sat down to meditate and thought, “This just doesn’t work for me,” you're not alone.  The problem isn’t meditation. The problem is that most people are taught one way to do it, and that way is usually the sit-still-and-clear-your-mind version, which...

Your reaction to AI isn’t random. It’s your personality style on full display.  I feel prompted to tell you more.  🦅 Eagles: Use AI to be productive  Eagles are all about speed, results, and power. So, when AI came along promising faster output and strategic...

Your child didn’t come with an instruction manual, but their personality style comes pretty close. When you understand how they’re wired, you can parent them in a way that meets them where they are.  Here’s what children look like through the lens of the four styles: ...

Autism I am often asked how the personality styles relate to people with autism. Questions often sound something like: “Is there a particular style that is more common for autistic people?” Let me be clear: People on the autism spectrum span the personality spectrum....

You Googled “10 most common interview questions.” You prepared your talking points. You even rehearsed your answers. But then you walk into the job interview, and it all falls apart. Not because you weren’t able to answer the questions. But because you didn’t connect...

Over the past decade, I have worked with approximately 1,800 CEOs. Some were in the early stages of launching their companies, and most were fully dialed into their natural personality style. That can be a superpower, as their style drives their vision and fuels their...